A New Period of Luxurious Journey: IHG Hotels and Resorts brings Vignette Collection model to India

India, 19 January 2026: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of many world’s main lodge corporations, has signed a administration settlement with Hanu Overseas to deliver its distinctive luxurious and way of life model, Vignette Collection, to India. Scheduled to open early 2026, the Vignette Collection lodge in Panchkula reinforces IHG’s technique to speed up its development inside India’s high-potential luxurious phase.

Vignette Collection is a household of one-of-a-kind, unique inns curated for company looking for wealthy and various keep experiences in among the most sought-after city and resort areas. The model additionally provides house owners of world-class unbiased inns the chance to retain their distinctive identification, whereas benefitting from IHG’s international scale and luxurious and way of life experience. The model is recognised for purposeful luxurious, memorable rituals and stays which can be authentically related to their location.

Strategically situated within the quickly creating Chandigarh Metropolitan Region, Panchkula is a dynamic financial hub. The tri-city cluster is residence to main IT parks, main automotive corporations, pharmaceutical and manufacturing hubs, PSUs, and premier nationwide establishments.

The upcoming 145-room lodge, that includes 11 suites, will replicate the Vignette Collection model ethos of individuality and significant hospitality. Guests can stay up for 4 distinct eating venues together with a signature restaurant, foyer lounge, and a personal eating house. Amenities will embrace a swimming pool, spa, health centre, curated retail, and ample parking. With over 2,200 sq. meters of devoted assembly and occasion house, the lodge is ideally positioned to satisfy the area’s robust demand for MICE and social celebrations, significantly weddings.

Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, mentioned: “Introducing Vignette Collection to India is a significant milestone as we expand our luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the country. This move directly responds to the growing segment of discerning travellers seeking deeply personal, locally-rooted experiences. Vignette Collection offers captivating individuality backed by IHG’s global strength and loyalty programme, IHG One Rewards. Panchkula, with its strong year-round demand and economic vitality, presents the perfect landscape for our brand’s entry. We are excited to elevate the hospitality offering here with a truly distinctive luxury experience.”

Speaking on behalf of the possession,Aman Gupta added: “We are proud to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the Vignette Collection brand to India. Panchkula is emerging as a preferred destination for celebrations, retreats and meaningful leisure travel; and we believe this partnership will set a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the region. Our vision is to create a hotel that celebrates its unique identity while offering thoughtfully designed experiences rooted in a strong sense of place.”

This signing strengthens IHG’s improvement momentum within the Chandigarh Metropolitan Region, becoming a member of the upcoming Crowne Plaza Chandigarh Zirakpur and Holiday Inn and Suites Chandigarh Zirakpur, additional constructing IHG’s presence on this key market.

IHG® presently has 51 inns working throughout six manufacturers in India, together with Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco™ Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®, and a robust pipeline of 80 inns on account of open within the subsequent 3-5 years.